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A & M Tiling Chelmsford Ltd
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LONDON (Reuters) - The British government should focus on infrastructure projects to boost its economy over the next two years, a think tank has said.
A forecasting group backed by accounting firm Ernst & Young said on Monday a 14 billion pounds ($22 billion) hike in infrastructure spending over two years would add 0.5 percent to Britain's GDP, improving short-term economic growth prospects.
The Ernst & Young ITEM Club said infrastructure spending had almost halved to 27 billion pounds over the past four years despite spending being the most effective means of stimulating growth.
"The key to this policy is finding projects for which all the planning and logistics have already been completed, and where all that is missing is the funding to put the shovel in the ground," said Andrew Goodwin, senior economic adviser to Ernst & Young ITEM.
Goodwin said the investment could be allocated to transport projects such as roads or work on hospitals, schools or other public buildings.
The call came as George Osborne prepares this week's half-yearly fiscal statement in which the British chancellor is expected to stick with his deficit-reduction programme.
At his "Autumn statement" on Wednesday, Osborne is set to defend his stringent economic policies as the only credible way of solving the government's biggest political problem - its failure to deliver a strong recovery.
"It's clearly taking longer to deal with Britain's debts, it's clearly taking longer to recover from the financial crisis than anyone would have hoped, but ... to turn back now ... would be a complete disaster for our country," he said in a BBC television interview.
Economists believe Osborne will have to find substantial new savings to meet one of his debt-reduction goals - removing Britain's underlying budget deficit.
British media reported on Sunday that Osborne planned to reduce the amount very high earners can put tax-free into private pensions each year alongside reining in the welfare budget.
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calculate activity for the Sugar graphical shell
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Journal of Nanomaterials
Volume 2013 (2013), Article ID 531010, 8 pages
Synthesis of Silver-Doped Titanium TiO2 Powder-Coated Surfaces and Its Ability to Inactivate Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Bacillus subtilis
National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
Received 28 September 2012; Revised 27 December 2012; Accepted 13 January 2013
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Copyright © 2013 Saman Khan et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Hard, nonporous environmental surfaces in daily life are now receiving due recognition for their role in reducing the spread of several nosocomial infections. In this work, we established the photokilling effects of 1% silver-doped titanium dioxide TiO2. The nanoparticles synthesized by liquid impregnation method were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The Ag-TiO2 nanoparticle coatings that have been applied on glass and venetian blind surfaces were effective in generating a loss of viability of two bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Bacillus subtilis) after two hours of illumination under normal light in the visible spectrum. Such surfaces can be applicable to medical and other facilities where the potential for infection should be controlled.


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As a tortoise, you can't really rely on your physical abilities to set you apart from the rest. So to make up for his lack of muscles, Ronald decided to sit back and observe. And although, as you might expect, his brain isn't the fastest, there's no one like him for sifting through the fine detail and finally working out that it was Colonel Mustard with the candlestick in the lounge who did it.
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So I've recently gotten into chess. Although I did play it off and on as a kid, I never got heavy into it. Recently, though, I've actually made more of an attempt to legitimately learn the strategy and tactics of the game. I'm still a very basic player, but I'm slowly improving in small ways. I've really focused on devising solid openings as well as general awareness and tactics. Any other chess players around?
Chess is a great game. There's a club near me and I always find it wonderful how I get beat nine times out of ten by the ten and under crowd(I'm 25). It's so empowering for children to be legitimately better at something than adults. Unless you have raw talent, it definitely takes time and dedication to get better. My armchair advice for an advanced beginner like you (aside from making sure you know really basic endgames) is to make note of your rationale for every move you make(sounds like basic advice, but in a general 30-50 move game, things tend to get jumbled together in your mind by the end). Also, always, always, always be on the lookout for a potential discovered check 2-3 moves away, both offensively and defensively. Most players are happy to go over the game with you afterwards and tell you what you did wrong; a 15 minute session with the guy who just beat you will be more applicable and helpful than two hours of rote memorization with your newest book ever will be.
That sounds like a great idea... I may start taking notes when I play against the computer since its patience is infinite Unfortunately I don't have time to play with anyone in person, I play on my phone either against the computer or other people on Chess with Friends. I've found that my current tendency is to play aggressively, sacrificing my minor pieces while conserving either both rooks or a queen and rook. I'll even sacrifice a major piece to capture a minor if I know I can promote a pawn to replace it. If I can deplete my opponent and still have two major pieces, it's an easy checkmate. I've tried to become more methodical and defensive in my approach, though, by setting up with different openings. I normally go king's pawn to e4, queen's pawn to d3, and then I develop my knights and move king's bishop so I can castle. But if there's something more suited to a defensive approach I'd love to hear it.
Computers and humans play chess very differently, even despite the huge advances made in computers over the last decade. I highly recommend the work of Patrick Wolff in this regard. If you can sacrifice a major piece to capture a minor knowing you can promote a pawn to compensate, then of course it's worth it, but "knowing" this is a very tenuous thing when you start playing at higher levels. Ideal pawn structure in endgames is highly complicated and subject to virtually continuous revision. You said in your latest post you like to play aggressively but that you're trying to become more defensive, so that leaves me in quite in a bind . I get the sense you are more suited to open games, so try to keep central files open. Basic tactical patterns tend to fall into place from there.
I'll try that. Ideally I would like to be good at both. I suppose by saying I'm trying to play defensively, I mean that I'm trying to learn how to play defensively and to understand defensive tactics more thoroughly.
I used to think I was decent at chess because I played against this girl back in 6th grade and always won. Then I played against some people from our chess club...
Like Wanderguard I've played chess on and off since I was very young and I've always loved it, but it's never been a game I've played regularly enough to become very skilled at. I know some very basic formal tactics but that's about it. I think I've always had a mental block when it comes to improving in chess because I have this competitive tendency to try to get as thorough a win as possible by not sacrificing anything and making the opponent lose everything. I remember when I was a kid I would forego possible checks if they still had other pieces on the board, and obviously that hurt my game. I don't do that anymore, but that's mostly because I force myself not to; I still wish I could get a rout. I've also had tendency to not look ahead of the moves I'm making. My strategy has always been "Analyze the board extensively before you make a move and make sure nothing is currently vulnerable. If it is, move it. If you want to move something, 9/10 times it isn't worth sacrificing, except maybe for Queen trades." This hurts me in two ways. First, it makes me take longer so if I'm forced into a timed game and I have to think more quickly I'm at a severe disadvantage because I rely on that time. Secondly, it over-emphasizes tactics in terms of skirmishes in lieu of game strategy, when the latter should be more important. I know these weaknesses about myself, but it's hard to get around them. Because I don't like sacrificing things I tend to play rather defensively in the beginning and, once I've created a decent line of defense for my king, attack with vigor. I think I probably overuse my Queens and rooks in attacking and don't use my bishops enough. Pawns are mostly used for blocking other pawns, guarding the king, and hindering bishop movement. Knights are mostly used to protect other pieces and attack outlying pieces if there are openings. So in the end I think it's perfectly possible for me to learn more tactics and so on, but the root of my relative lack of skill in chess is a matter of a faulty mindset that I have to get over, and I won't improve too much until I do.
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I enjoy playing chess and even 3D chess, but I rarely actually sit down and play so I often forget what the labels are exactly and I am a winner with luck only
I used to play chess often when I was younger. Now it's a long time since I last played. I was never particularly good. I was something like an advanced beginner. Mainly because I didn't like memorizing strategies, and eventually, my opponents would always be using textbook strategies and I lost. For me personally, the fun of chess is in the improvisation, and using memorized tactics takes much of that out of it.
I was a on a chess team for several years.I was a pretty average player.I like taking risks even though those can get me into a lot of trouble.
I like chess. I am very bad at chess. The last computer game (I played a game on a computer!) I played was chess.
I'm not very good at it, but I love chess a lot. I used to know the blitzkrieg strategy where you can essentially checkmate in like four moves. I got it to work exactly one time, which was awesome. Then this other time, this girl and I fought to a frigging standstill; it was a bloodbath. At the end it was my king and two pawns chasing her king all over the board. I'm pretty sure that's not how chess is meant to be played, but we stained the field red that day and it was kind of fantastic.
Hate when that happens. I think that once a certain number of moves are completed, the game ends as a stalemate. At least, that's what my Zune did.
Arlon, that joke was so unfunny that it qualifies as negatively funny. It's a funny vacuum, sucking the humor out of the rest of the room like some kind of ****** up giggle entropy.
I played my daughter for the first time ever a few weeks ago and got her in 4 moves. May it feels good to be an ***hole dad sometimes. Anyway, a King vs a King & Two Pawns should never be a stalemate (if that's what you're implying). If you couldn't win from that position you royally suck.
The 4 move win is pretty sweet, but it's very easy to counteract if you know to look for it. That being said, I'm pretty terribad at chess. I have a hard time setting up my pawns in the proper defense lines, and I have an even harder time getting through my opponent's pawns. Usually it comes down to trading big piece for big piece, but then I make a mistake and lose one or two more of them, and then it's a pretty easy checkmate for him.
You're referencing scholar's mate? If you move the one pawn in front of where the opponent moved/will move the queen, then the whole strategy is shot.


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Thats looks nice! and solid. I paid $50 for mine
Yeah it's solid, it's steel and isn't going to slop around. The only slight issue I had with one wasn't its fault - I had a thick sling swivel that wouldn't let an ACS stock lock in the short position but I swapped out for a thinner swivel that did. Oddly the thick swivel worked with a CTR. All four of my lowers have the Noveske end plate.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
I don't rate it unless it's five stars and this IS five stars! This is sugar cookie and so easy to make no tweaking required! This is my first time making these and I love that it is so esay to make and sooo delicious and yummy!! Ingredients are just right!!
These are okay. The dough was great for cutouts. 1/8 inch thick though seemed a bit thin and we had trouble getting them on the cookie sheet. We rolled the next ones a little thicker about 1/4 inch, and they were much easier to work with. Flavor was so-so, just a sugar cookie. A little dense, heavier texture than what I prefer. This is a nice sturdy cookie perfect for little hands to decorate.
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This is the same cut out cookie recipe that I have used for several years. It is easy to make and wonderful for elaborate decorations. This is one that I use each Christmas for the cookie baskets, that I am famous for. It's not so much the flavor that everyone loves but the decoration on top. The only thing I do different is use two 1/4" dowell rods when rolling out the dough to make sure each cookie is the same height and bake evenly.
tasted like sugared play-doh, difficult to work with as well
it was alrite, added peanutbutter cause i wanted to.... tasted pretty good... a tad too sugary, but alrite.
GOOD! My intentions were to make these cookies as snow flakes. I had my cookie cutters all set but the dough would not roll. I had placed it in the refrigerator in the morning and this was evening. I didn't want to add any more flour because I didn't want a dry bland cookie. What I did was get out my cookie scoop and roll the scoop of dough in coarse sugar then flatten. Because I was now off track and the dough was thicker, I lowered the temperature to 375degrees and baked for 10 minutes to be sure the center was done. The resulting cookie was delicious. I'm sorry this recipe did not work for me but the end result was GOOD! Thank you Patty Morris for sharing!
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The media reports alleged that Van Rooyen did not want questions from the media at a debate.
His response: "The original approach was for a debate and I had no problem with it, provided it would be structured as a debate. In a debate I open with my argument (around 3 minutes), Oregan then presents his (around 3 minutes), he then gets to put questions to me and I get to put questions to him and the media questions should be formulated around SA Rugby and what each of us believes he can offer SA Rugby. In a debate the two individuals get asked the same questions.
"This structure could not be accommodated and that was my resistance. The organisers were effectively wanting a press conference and I was not prepared to have one prior to the election. I will make myself available for a press conference post the election."
Van Rooyen also said he questioned the fact that a member of the Kwazulu Natal Rugby Union also served as a board member of Kagiso, who had arranged the debate.
"I was assured that management would not interfere with the editorial process and I was comfortable with that response, but again there was not enough clarity about the structure of the debate.
Hoskins, like Van Rooyen two years ago, has got his campaign message across by way of media interviews and a media roadshows that started at Sun City a few weeks ago.
Van Rooyen has opted to go directly to the unions and address the respective executives.
"We have taken a different approach and it has a lot to do with one being the man in the hot seat and the other being the candidate to the hot seat," joked Van Rooyen. "I am comfortable with my approach to the campaign, as I am sure Regan is with his. You guys don't get to vote, the people I have addressed at my various presentations do."
Van Rooyen also rejected the insinuation that he was afraid to speak to the country's rugby writers.
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The National Hockey League released its 1,230-game regular season schedule on Friday and, after hours of intense scrutiny, PHT (again, it's just me) has whittled down its list of must-see games.
In no particular order, they are…
Dec. 1, Detroit at Ottawa: Alfie returns
The longtime Sens captain shocked fans by signing with Detroit at the start of free agency, ending his 17-year career in Ottawa in the most dramatic of fashions.
It'll be interesting to see how he's received.
The organization has praised Alfredsson — Sens owner Eugene Melnyk said the club "would never forget Alfie for all the things he's done," — but the former captain admitted he expects anger from fans.
Jan. 19, Boston at Chicago: Stanley Cup Final rematch
The Blackhawks and Bruins will meet at the United Center for the first of two Cup Final rematches (the second is on Mar. 27 at TD Garden).
Of note, one of the biggest figures of Chicago's victory, Dave Bolland, won't be around to experience the rematch. The Stanley Cup-winning goalscorer was dealt to Toronto at the NHL Entry Draft.
Nov. 27, Philadelphia at Tampa Bay: Vinny goes home
It'll be an emotional night in Tampa when Vincent Lecavalier returns as a Flyer.
Lecavalier, who debuted for the Bolts at 18 and spent his entire 14-season career in Tampa Bay, didn't choose to leave — his contract was bought out during the compliance window, with the club citing salary cap issues.
While Tampa gained cap relief, it lost an important community fixture in the process. Fans will likely give Lecavalier's a hero's welcome on the 27th.
Mar. 20, Minnesota at New Jersey: Parise finally faces Devils
The former New Jersey captain was denied a chance to face his ex-club due to the lockout-shortened 2013 campaign, but will have a chance next season during Minnesota's lone trip to the Prudential Center.
It's going to be curious to see how Devils fans treat Parise, especially since he's no longer the most recent star to leave New Jersey.
A big chunk of the team that lost the 2012 Stanley Cup Final to Los Angeles is gone — Parise's in Minnesota, David Clarkson's in Toronto and Ilya Kovalchuk stunningly retired, then signed in the KHL.
Oct 30, Boston at Pittsburgh: So. Many. Storylines
Let's see.
The Bruins swept the Pens out of the playoffs.
Zdeno Chara punched Sidney Crosby in his surgically-repaired jaw.
Jarome Iginla signed with the B's in free agency.
Of note, Oct. 30 is the first of three meetings between the Pens and Bruins next season.
Nov. 30, Vancouver at New York Rangers: Torts is back!
The Canucks will make their first and only trip to the Big Apple early in the year, which will mark John Tortorella's return to MSG after being fired by the Rangers in late May.
It'll also mark Alain Vigneault's first regular-season game against his old club (the Canucks and Rangers will meet in the preseason in Vancouver, mind you) and the first time Vancouver has played in New York since the 2010-11 season.
Honorable Mentions
…Tyler Seguin will return to Boston as a member of the Dallas Stars for the first time on Nov. 5.
…Two years after being traded from Columbus, Rick Nash will return to Nationwide for the first time on Nov. 7, in a game that will also mark Marian Gaborik's first game against his ex-Ranger mates.
…Los Angeles and San Jose will meet for the first time since their intense playoff series on Oct. 30. Subplot here? Raffi Torres vs. Jarret Stoll.
…In that vein, Ottawa and Montreal will meet for their first time since their controversial playoff series on Nov. 7. Subplots here include Eric Gryba vs. Lars Eller, and Brandon Prust vs. Paul MacLean.
- sjsharks66 - Jul 19, 2013 at 4:07 PM
Torres vs Stoll? No…they are good friends and Stoll even said it was just a misfortunate hit. Stop beating a dead horse.
- pizzaman77 - Jul 19, 2013 at 4:09 PM
Missing another big one: Oct 28 – Ruff returns to Buffalo
- sunderlanding - Jul 19, 2013 at 4:34 PM
Opening day Habs VS Leafs. First because it's opening day. Second because it's the two most iconic hockey teams of all time.
- 8man - Jul 19, 2013 at 10:39 PM
Iconic, yes. Most iconic? I dunno. Fans in Boston, Detroit, Chicago and New York have different ideas about that. But always a good matchup.
- sunderlanding - Jul 19, 2013 at 11:04 PM
When people world wide think of hockey the Leafs and Habs come to mind first most of the time. The Leafs symbol is like the Yankees. Even pople who know nothing about hockey wear it because it's iconic. Axl Rose, Lady Gaga, Simpsons ect. ect. all make Leafs references. Sure the other teams are big markets, but there is no denying that the Leafs are a force as big as the NHL. They make more money than the rest of the League combined!
- mrpinkca - Jul 20, 2013 at 1:10 PM
The Leafs are not the Yankees of hockey. The Red Wings or The Canadiens are the Yankees of hockey.Gotta win.
- jacketsfan7 - Jul 19, 2013 at 5:25 PM
When do the devils play the kings?
- sheckyrimshot - Jul 19, 2013 at 5:26 PM
Dave Andreychuk was the captain of the lightning when they won the cup.
- Mike Halford - Jul 19, 2013 at 5:49 PM
Correct. Has been amended.
- imleftcoast - Jul 19, 2013 at 6:19 PM
Mike, when will there be a NBCSN schedule?
- imleftcoast - Jul 19, 2013 at 6:22 PM
There is one, and it looks good so long as your cable provider has NBCSN and NHL Network.
- pitpenguinsrulez - Jul 19, 2013 at 5:37 PM
The only games that get circled more than once are the Pens vs. Flyers….no matter how bad both or one is at that moment it's still a game that brings out the best in both teams…and of course the genuine hatred between both fanbases.
- phillyphannn83 - Jul 20, 2013 at 12:48 AM
hahahaa the Leafs symbol is like the Yankees? hahahha now that's a good one(and I hate the Yankees) wake up buddy, no one outside Toronto cares about the Leafs. if anything MTL is more iconic than TOR.
- Lupy Nazty Philthy - Jul 20, 2013 at 3:04 AM
Sure thing buddy… No one cares about the ONLY NHL team on the forbes top 50 franchises. Leafs make the most money by far, because nobody cares.
Don't drink the Kool-Aid.
- chrisk61 - Jul 20, 2013 at 11:01 AM
leafs most iconic ? well…ok. '
but habs ?? huh ? they have a logo like a freakin toilet seat, for cryin out loud !
- iHeartHockey31 - Jul 21, 2013 at 9:18 AM
I want to see East Coast Flyers vs West Coast Flyers
Richards, Carter, Williams [with recent addition Carcillo] vs their former team, not to mention Gagne [who will hopefully be resigned in Philly] with "Philly Bringing Hexi Back". Then there's the sub-plots. Former Kings Brayden Schenn and Wayne Simmonds, Carter's [short lived] goalie teammate while in Columbus Steve Mason. The Kings screwing Philly over sending Bernier to Toronto [which as it turns out isn't such a terrible thing given his vs Eastern conference team career splits. They might have to go for a double header in order for Pierre McGuire to get through the complicated mess.On another note, considering the Blue Jackets heavily relied on [former] non-conference teams like Philadelphia and New York [R] to be their trading partners. for the last 2-3 [maybe more seasons] just about any game between the Flyers – Rangers – Bluejackets should be interesting. should we be calling them the Columbus Rangers and the New York Blue Jackets?
NBC doesn't want to air the pre-season Rangers @ Canucks meeting ?
- tru2joelu4eva - Jul 21, 2013 at 6:21 PM


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As a result, I was very distracted by the technical inaccuracies and the Hollywood version of various events. I was so caught up in my inspection of the details, that I didn't fully enjoy the movie for what it is – a moving (mostly accurate) version of Big Red's story.
When it was over, I wrote a review and I was primarily focused on the inaccuracies, the "distractions" and the way the film compressed time and space to move the story forward. I know the Belmont Ball is held at a hotel in Manhattan not at Belmont Park, but to a movie-goer in Kansas, does it really matter? Short answer: No. I understood that intellectually, but I wanted everything to be "right." Yesterday, I let that go.
Steve Haskins at the Blood-Horse posted his review today and he seems downright upset with the historical tinkering and Hollywood stylizing. Haskins, like Nack, saw Big Red's history unfold right before his young eyes.
Yes, the story of Secretariat is extremely compelling to those of us involved in the industry, but Wallace set out to make a movie that would inspire and tantalize non-horse folks as well. We might be moved and thrilled by a documentary about Secretariat, but a major motion picture company looking to invest millions needs butts in the seats. Subsequently, the movie has to try to entertain a broad spectrum of people – not just racing people. I think Wallace has achieved that.
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First time around, I was uncomfortable with John Malcovich as Lucien Lauren. The second time around, I really enjoyed Malcovich in the role even though neither he, nor his performance, resembled the real trainer. If Wallace had depicted Lauren accurately, the film wouldn't be as entertaining (or perhaps compelling to the "man on the street.") The movie needed a big character to help highlight Penny and her horse and Malcovich pulls it off with glee.
Same with Pancho Martin and the unlucky Sham being cast as villains of sorts. The story needed to punctuate the "us vs. them" aspect of Secretariat's racing career and Tweedy's efforts to save the family farm. In order to create some dramatic tension, the rivalry had to be heightened. Remember in Seabiscuit when the 15.2 hand War Admiral turned into the 18 hand movie version? Same technique.
More importantly – and here is the crux of the matter – the first time I saw the movie I saw the flaws, but I missed the ride. And what a fun ride it is when you just let go and respond to Wallace's work.
After the movie, I ran into Nack. The first words out of his mouth were "I enjoyed it much more that time." Me too, I said. Now, I'm actually looking forward to seeing it yet again on Wednesday night and again still when I take my children next month.
If you "suspend your disbelief" (as Rob Banner so eloquently said it to me on the phone this a.m.) and let Wallace's version of the story pull you in, you will be surprised at what a strong emotional reaction you can have to events for which you already know the outcome. It's a pretty good piece of film making if you can leave your audience moved by something so predictable as this well-known piece of horse racing history. Yesterday, folks applauded when Secretariat won the Kentucky Derby and cheered out loud and wiped tears from their eyes when he predictably won the Belmont Stakes (at Keeneland).


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Most people expect that the serve starts from the first backward movement but this is definitely not the case, as quoted above.
I guess it causes grief to people mainly when you normally serve without the pause and occasionally do the pause becasue they are using the backward movement as their cue to move - which is itself illegal.
You could always carry a copy of the rules with you - which is good advice for anyone, really - to show the doubters who challenge you.
You should start calling net touches properly yourself. Local variations are not valid and the rule talks about the net in its entirety - not just the tape.
Some will argue that it should not matter, but the fact is that it does and they are being penalised for lack of control, effectively.
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Considering that every pro player began their career or pro journey at an early age using off the shelf frames is it safe to assume that many of them and certainly the majority of college and satellite players are using bone stock frames? There is an almost obsessive fascination with what this or that player is really using when you think that many of the players are using paint jobs over racquets that they honed their games with. Joker, Fed, Delpo, Fish are probably using frames that are extremely close to what they were given when they had no clue they would be world class.
If all the big racquet companies just churned out the same frame with a different paint job we'd all be bored to death. However I would love it if you could choose from a player's stick that came with different paint options a la the Prestige with that gorgeous green paint job from the David Wheaton era. Hello Head, are you listening? The current candy cane color scheme that seems to be in vogue is just too hideous for words:-? |
From all appearances, Fed used a pro staff and then had a frame custom designed for him as he rose in the ranks, which all of his signature racquets are somewhat based on now. From all appearances, Nadal took an off the shelf Babolat and still uses the same racquet. I don't think there's any mystery to it at all, but the racquet companies have to sell more frames, so they keep lying about technologies and what the pros use. What you propose, a basic "vantage"ization of the racquet companies makes sense, but will never happen. |
Correct but...........
You are correct that all players start off with standard racquets. However, customization usually starts because of the variances in racquet specs even in the same model. We custom weight and balance a lot on racquets for HS, college and lower ranked pro players who have 3 or more racquets.
Once they begin to feel the difference, they usually start tinkering to get that perfect feel from every frame. So you can see how the pros over time begin to customize their frames when working with the manufacturer or customization house. Since most companies are trying to sell their racquets to the masses they cannot use pro specs as they would be too hard for rec players to play with. Their best attempt is to make a Pro, MP and light version of a model and let you select. Most companies will just say buy the frames that feels best to you and customize it to your desires. Cheers, TennezSport :cool: |
Which makes perfect sense. I have heard that to many racquet techs and pros the most critical thing is the swing weight and I'm starting to believe that also.
That would change as a top junior got bigger and stronger but then again who knows? |
You bashed the paint job of the Prestige, so any argument you have is now completely invalid.
i dont think the pro racquets are better, they just use it because its what theyre used to. in 5 years some pro will be playing with a youtek prestige painted as the newest model because thats what hes used to
I think most players start with a base racket, but then we tweak things here and there to get the feel more to what we like and prefer. Pro's are no different.
Where did I mention Prestige in the previous sentence? The Prestige is one of the few sticks that does have a lovely paint job (except for the god awful Microgel mess) I'm thinking more of Wilson and Dunlop. |
Did you put a white overgrip and use black or red strings in the microgel? Really brings out the paint job. |
I don't get how they look like candy canes to the OP. |
I used a "kfactor" 6.0 95 pro staff for a while not because i wanted a paintjob but because i wanted to use a 6.0 95 and no other way to get a new one.
Many though get caught up in it all because of who uses what! |
I think players come up using off the rack racquets and make weight customizations as they get stronger and better. As they get on the tour and get famous, the companys make changes and I think the things that happen are that the players (and we all are like this, crave consistency...we don't like our crap to change)...the players say "make them LOOK however you like but it better be the same in reality under that paint...say whatever you want to the fans but I better have 25-50 of MINE". It may just come down to customizations (weighting) or whatever, but we are creatures of habit.
Another point.....
Cheers, TennezSport :cool: |
Obviously. There are tennis players who tinker/fine tune with their racquets or have them customized so they feel similar to another racquet. Then there are others who just play stock with whatever. Then there are some pro's who through play testing and data have a racquet company fine tune something specifically for them.
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